CVE-2020-28278

Public Exploit

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'shvl' versions 1.0.0 through 2.0.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.88% Top 15%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com

Affected: n/a shvl

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/robinvdvleuten/shvl/blob/bef0a3ebade444cc6b297147ecf5242308f0892e/index.js#L10	third party advisory exploit
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2020-28278	third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28278?: CVE-2020-28278 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28278?: To fix CVE-2020-28278, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-28278 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-28278 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-28278?: CVE-2020-28278 affects n/a shvl.

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